Tennessee Aquarium, partners have now released more than 250,000 Lake Sturgeon into wild

by WTVC

Tue, October 15th 2019, 3:51 PM UTC

The Lake Sturgeon this child released may be swimming in the Tennessee River in the year 2169. Lake Sturgeon can live up to 150 years.

Biologists from the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute acclimate baby Lake Sturgeon for release at Kingston, TN. Clockwise from top left: Ayi Ajavon - Conservation Volunteer, Anna Quintrell - Reintroduction Assistant, Dr. Anna George - VP of Conservation Science and Education, Avery Millard – Aquarist I , Meredith Harris – Reintroduction Biologist.

Susie Grant, the Aquarium’s Guest Engagement Manager, helped youngsters match native fish with their appropriate homes while playing an environmental education game.

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The Lake Sturgeon this child released may be swimming in the Tennessee River in the year 2169. Lake Sturgeon can live up to 150 years.

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